The Kona Seaside Hotel, with its expansive lawns and native Hawaiian plantings, is a true "garden hotel.'' It faces the ocean to take full advantage of the Kona Coast's pleasing combination of tropical sun and warm sea breezes - acclaimed by many as the best weather conditions on earth.
As part of the Seaside Hotels Group founded by Hawaiian native Richard Kimi in 1956, the Kona Seaside Hotel was the second property opened in the 1,000-room chain, following in the footsteps of the original hotel in Hilo. Hospitality is highly emphasized by Seaside Hotels, who seek to give every guest a true "aloha'' experience.
The Kona Seaside Hotel's 225 guest rooms are offered in three basic configurations: Standard, Superior and Deluxe. Standard Rooms come with two double beds or one king bed. They feature a refrigerator, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and a private bathroom, along with outdoor seating on a lanai. Also standard are a remote-control color TV, an alarm clock, a radio and a direct dial telephone. The maximum occupancy for these rooms is three persons.
Similarly, Superior Rooms and Deluxe Rooms include two double beds or one king and can be occupied by up to three persons. They afford guests slightly more space and better views, and some are equipped with microwave ovens. Hair dryers and coffee makers can be provided upon request at the front desk upon check in.
Both handicap accessible and non-smoking rooms can be booked. High-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel; hourly, daily or weekly rates apply. There are also laundry facilities on site for guest use.
During daylight hours, guests can often be found lazing on the hotel's sun deck overlooking the sea. On the premises are two large fresh-water swimming pools available for exercise and relaxation.
For dining, the Kona Seaside Hotel offers two options. Tanti's Restaurant has local fare, from breakfast through dinner, at reasonable prices and served in a casual atmosphere. Discount coupons for staying guests can be provided at the hotel's front desk. Meanwhile, the menu at Paleo's Bar and Grill features a broad selection of island favorites. Both restaurants are open daily.
The hotel staff is happy to arrange recreational outings, from parasailing to dinner cruises. Nearby attractions include active volcanoes, Kahaluu Beach Park, Hulihee Palace, Kealakekua Bay, Submarine Dives, Coffee Farms, and the island's famous Captain Cook Monument.
The Kona Seaside Hotel is located just nine miles from Keahole Airport, West Hawaii's main access point for the Kona area. A taxi from the airport to the hotel costs approximately $25 one-way. For those who come by car, the hotel's address is 75-5646 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740. There is a daily parking charge of about $7 per day per vehicle.
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